Sports Top Stories
By STEVEN CUSUMANO
April 8, 2025
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Reading Fightin’ Phils in their home opener at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday night by a final score of 5-4.The loss marked the second time in the Patriots’ first four games where they had a 4-1 lead in the eighth inning or later and lost by ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – The predominant weather story in Tuesday's baseball game between West Essex and Livingston may have been the fierce and frigid wind at The Oval, but it also could have been the late-inning Lancer lightning that has become a distinct pattern early in the 2025 season.Livingston ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - North Hunterdon jumped off to a 9-1 lead after a quarter on the way to defeating Phillipsburg High School, 12-7, in a Skyland Conference cross-division girls lacrosse matchup on Tuesday at Maloney Stadium. Jessica Sell and Riley Pipher each collected four goals for the Lions ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - First singles player Julio Gutierrez Teves and Adam Debaieb at third-singles each won third set tiebreakers and the first doubles duo of Lucas Marx dos Santos and Brody Hummer picked up their first win of the season to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 5-0 shutout of Bound Brook ...
CARTERET, NJ – Luis Hernandez pitched a three-hitter to lift Carteret to a 4-1 baseball victory over North Plainfield on Tuesday.Hernandez struck out six batters, walked none and completed seven innings in 95 pitches.Nick Kee went 4-for-4 with three runs scored for Carteret (2-2), which scored two ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Park Girls Lacrosse team (comprised of players from both Whippany Park High School and Hanover Park High School) is celebrating a momentous occasion this week.Sophomore goalie, Riley Powers, reached an incredible 100 saves milestone in Monday's game against Jonathan ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Park Girls Lacrosse team (comprised of players from both Whippany Park High School and Hanover Park High School) is celebrating a momentous occasion this week.Sophomore goalie, Riley Powers, reached an incredible 100 saves milestone in Monday's game against Jonathan ...
STAFFORD - The Barnegat Bengals Girls Golf team emerged victorious over the Central Regional Golden Eagles with a team score of 220 to Central Regional's 240. Barnegat's Ava Brinson secured the top individual spot with a score of 53, closely followed by her teammate Catherine Warn who carded a 54.
SUMMIT, NJ - The Madison girls lacrosse team defeated Kent Place 13-12 on Tuesday afternoon. Today's victory was the first of the season for the Dodgers.The game was tied at 6 a piece heading into the half. In the third, Madison scored six goals and Kent Place answered with six of their own. It was ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Matthew Romero put on a modern-day Houdini act in Phillipsburg High School’s boy’s tennis home and season opener on April 1 against North Hunterdon and his intense comeback victory spearheaded a 3-2 win over the Lions.Romero, who played in just one doubles match last season where ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs girls flag football team secured their first win of the season on Monday night, defeating J.P. Stevens 14-6 on the road in a Big Central - Red Division matchup. With the victory, Piscataway improves to 1-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play. Player and team ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs boys golf team continued their strong 2025 campaign with a dominant three-match sweep in Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) White Division play, improving to 6-1 overall and an undefeated 5-0 in the division.In their latest matchup on Monday at Hyatt Hills, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Ethan Ortiz drove in four runs to lead Hoboken to a 13-3 baseball victory over Dickinson on Monday.Mason Blaskewicz had two hits and scored two runs for the RedWings (4-1), who scored six runs in the third inning to take a 12-0 lead.Dom Magaletta and Max Casazza each had one hit ...
SUMMIT, NJ— Summit High School’s baseball and softball teams joined the Summit Softball & Baseball League (SSBL) this weekend for the league’s annual Opening Day Parade and Ceremony.Baseball captain Shane Walsh and softball captain Caroline Putnam caught the ceremonial first pitches thrown by ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Woodbridge baseball team remained undefeated with a rainy 5-1 victory over South Brunswick on Monday.Mike Gurovich pitched 6 ⅔ innings for the Barrons (4-0), allowing three hits, striking out 10 and walking three before he surpassed the 110-pitch limit. Kevin Arroyo got out of ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It may be April, but it's time to start thinking about the Milltown Fourth of July 5K. The annual race sponsored by the Milltown Knights of Columbus is a part of the borough's popular Fourth of July festivities. Last year's race had over 400 runners and the Milltown Knights of ...
METUCHEN, NJ - Despite the rain on Monday, the South Plainfield High School golf team hit the course at the Metuchen Country Club for a multi-school meet with JP Stevens and Monroe Township High School. South Plainfield's Samuel Ballinger topped the leaderboard against both teams, shooting a 30.
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Sunday, April 6, members of the Brearley Baseball Team led a T-Ball clinic for Pre-K players.The players included:Nico DeLucaDominick CondoMatt DidonatoSean Budis Matteo CapraAntonio EspositoAnthony Orlando Alex Skwarek Dom RussoDan Orlando coached all of these high school ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ — Luke Piche racked up seven assists to go with three goals of his own to help Livingston to a 16-5 boys lacrosse victory over Parsippany Hills on Monday.Hudson Siegel led the Lancers (2-2) in goals with five and had one assist. Livingston outscored Par Hills, 6-1, in the second ...
WAYNE, NJ – The Wayne Valley girls lacrosse team is looking to rebound after going 2-13 last year. The Indians are only two years removed from going 15-3 and winning the Passaic County Championship in 2023. That championship group had pulled off a stunning and dramatic turnaround after going 3-14 ...
DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls boys golf team set a school record with a four-man total of 156 in splitting a tri-match with Livingston and Morris Vo-Tech at Rockaway River Country Club on Monday, April 7.The Golden Eagles (3-1) lost to unbeaten Livingston, 145-156, and beat Tech, 156-167, ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Morris Knolls track and field coaches were more than pleased with the way their shot put, javelin, and discus teams fared in the Summit Relays at rainy First Investors Field on Saturday, April 5.“We brought only our throwers to the meet – no runners or jumpers,” said girls coach ...
Ringoes, NJ – Sophomore Olivia Gaglione finished tied for seventh in a field of 99 and the Morris Knolls girls golf team placed 13th out of 23 teams at the Red Devil Invitational played on Monday, April 7, at the Copper Hill Country Club.Gaglione finished with a 6-over-par 79, five strokes off the ...
DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls girls lacrosse team not only beat the elements, the Lady Eagles also beat Vernon, 18-4, in a game played Monday, April 7, at Knolls.The Lady Eagles (2-1) jumped out to a 7-2 lead after one quarter and then outscored Vernon (2-1) in the second quarter, 8-2, to take a ...
Hop Into Spring at the Reynolds Family Foundation Bunny Hop 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk!Get ready for a fun-filled morning that’s perfect for the whole family! Join us for the Bunny Hop 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and help support the Reynolds Family Foundation’s mission to give back to our ...
Hop Into Spring at the Reynolds Family Foundation Bunny Hop 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk!Get ready for a fun-filled morning that’s perfect for the whole family! Join us for the Bunny Hop 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and help support the Reynolds Family Foundation’s mission to give back to our ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Morgan Gonser and Emma Reeves scored five goals apiece to lead Robbinsville to a 19-4 girls lacrosse victory over Princeton Day on Monday.Kaitlyn Franke collected two goals and five assists for the Ravens (2-3), who led, 8-3, at halftime.Lynsey Parrott finished with three goals ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham scored the last four goals of the game in the fourth quarter to rally for an 8-6 boys lacrosse victory over Timber Creek on Monday.August Cassidy scored four goals and had one assist for the North Stars (3-2), who were down, 5-3, at the half.Dante Vazquez totaled three ...
CRANFORD, NJ – When the Cranford boys lacrosse team faced Old Bridge on April 1, senior Ryan Gregersen had a great game. The midfield attack scored 3 goals for 5 points and had 2 assists, helping the team to a decisive 9-1 victory. During that game, #15 also reached a milestone. “Ryan has joined ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - It was a tough loss for the South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team on Thursday at Sayreville War Memorial High School. South Plainfield and Sayreville went into the final quarter tied at 11. The Bombers scored one in the fourth quarter to eke out a 12-11 victory over the ...